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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.76, 24,602.75 and 15,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.76, 24,602.75 and 15,263.52 is: 22,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.76 : 24,602.75 = 15,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.76/24,602.75 = 15,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.76x = 24,602.75 × 15,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.76x = 375,524,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,524,490.36/16,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,784.25

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